Slight improvement in Ukraine power situation, says state power provider

BY A STAFF REPORTER: Ukraine's state power provider Ukrenergo says the deficit in the electricity grid has "slightly decreased," but remains significant. "All types of generating facilities are working," it said Friday, but "there are still certain restrictions in the power transmission system caused by damage to the main networks by Russian attacks." "In the east of Ukraine, there is damage to power grids in the frontline areas as a result of Russian shelling. Emergency repair work will be started immediately after the military give permission," Ukrenergo said. "Repairs at energy facilities continue around the clock, but the damage is complex and large-scale, so their restoration requires considerable time," it added.